It appears that a variety of biological organisms, including man, are sensitive to both long and short-term exposure to the extra low frequency electric and magnetic fields produced by high voltage lines. (BB)

In this article a philosophy teacher looks at some of the questions raised by the concept of evolution and what biologists have said about them throughout the ages. (BB)

A brief summary of work completed by micropaleontologists in 1978. (BB)

Contributions to this field for 1978 are discussed. Of special interest are the jawless marine fishes that were found in marine deposits from Late Cambrian time. (BB)

An explanation of the difference between the terms isosmotic and isotonic, and an experiment to demonstrate this difference are presented. (BB)

Reports the detection of magnetic fields associated with the flow of electric current in the human brain in response to electrical stimulation of the fingers. (SL)

Presents practical advice for would be writers. Do I want to write for magazines? Shall I write a textbook? What is a publishing contract? The author addresses these and other questions. (BB)

Presents overview prepared by producer of database newly available in 1985 that covers six broad subject areas: genetic engineering and bioprocessing, pharmaceuticals, medical technology and instrumentation, agriculture, energy and environment, and food and beverages. Background, indexing, record format, use of BioBusiness, and 1986 enhancements…

Described are the values of a forest ecosystem in terms of its products and processes, and the dangers posed to such ecosystems by the pollution stresses of urbanizations and transportation. Included are options available to slow or stop forest destruction and degradation. (SL)

Presented is the index to the journal BioScience for 1976, Volume 26. Both an author and subject index are provided. (SL)

Discusses interdemic (interpopulation) selection, the Levins and Boorman-Levitt models, and the significance of group selection for ecology. (JR)

Presents concrete suggestions regarding the role of individuals and groups within the Division of Invertebrate Zoology (DIZ) of the American Society of Zoologists (ASZ) regarding their contributions toward constructive environmental action. (Author/EB)

Describes the experimental techniques and discusses the results of a study of energy flow at the species level, using the silk moth Bombyx mori. (JR)